A Union Activist Arrested After Her Home Was Raided in Iran
Amid widespread condemnation and demands to reveal her fate and guarantee her legal rights, Iranian security authorities arrested union activist Mahnaz Ebrahimi in Shiraz, continuing restrictions on teachers' union work.
NEWS CENTER_The Iranian security authorities continue to practice systematic restrictions against the civil movement by pursuing and detaining dozens of union and human rights activists, in violation of their human rights.
The Iranian security authorities arrested mathematics teacher and union activist Mahnaz Ebrahimi, after raiding her home in the city of Shiraz in Fars province, and transferring her to Adel Abad Prison. The news of her arrest sparked widespread reactions from Iranian union bodies.
The Fars Teachers' Union had announced the opening of continuous investigations and follow-ups to clarify the circumstances of Mahnaz Ebrahimi's arrest, confirming the absence of any official information so far regarding the reasons for the arrest, the charges against her, or the judicial body undertaking the investigation.
The Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers' Unions also expressed its deep concern about the fate of Mahnaz Ebrahimi, demanding the provision of transparent information about her legal status. It also called on the authorities to respect her legal rights, recognize teachers' right to engage in independent union activities, and stop the security treatment of union demands.